Coach Johnnie Cole has continued his penchant for drawing Division I talent to campus, as four of his first 11 confirmed signees are former top-shelf players, including wide receiver Ricky Dixon and mammoth (as in 6-6, 330) offensive lineman Ernest McCoy. The Tigers also added size at wideout with former Arkansas signee Chip Gregory (6-4, 225) and may have found quarterback Bobby Reid’s replacement in former Iowa recruit Arvell Nelson.

The Tigers are expected to sign 35 players, with nine from the Houston area.